Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. The eGT is equipped with two, for a combined output of 296 kW (402 hp).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Mahindra Racing, the motor sports division of the India-based Mahindra Group, unveiled India’s first Formula E battery-electric race car, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h (140 mph), at Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power. Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E. seconds.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2011

The bodywork consists mainly of a carbon fiber composite with ROHACELL structural foam from Evonik Industries. Its lithium-ion batteries, based on yet another Evonik technology, are charged by a mobile wind turbine or in the conventional way from the power grid.

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Wind Australia Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 231

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JANUARY 5, 2022

With Sport Mode engaged to unleash 610 bhp and Launch Control activated to release all 811 lb-ft of instantaneous torque, the BMW iX M60 will hit 60 mph from a standstill in 3.6 This makes it possible to achieve a particularly significant increase in peak power, which is available up to high speeds and enables typical BMW M power delivery.

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BMW Motoring Motors Motor 243

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

The prototype cycle—described by Audi as a high-end pedelec made for sport, fun and tricks—combines an electric drive and muscle power. LEDs are used for powerful lighting: the front light is integrated into the handlebar, the rear light into the seat. in) of travel. The wheels weigh only 600 grams (1.32

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Light 361

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

In combination with a lighter body enabled by the partial adoption of carbon fiber construction, the new buses will be able to operate continuously over increased distances—up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) on a full charge, at a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). Load capacity is 72 passengers.

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Li-ion Supplies Lithium Ion Battery 291

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

Major hybrid system elements in the R18 e-tron quattro: front-axle MGU, flywheel accumulator and power electronics. One vehicle axle (rear) is powered conventionally, the second (front) by two water-cooled 75 kW motors with integrated power electronics. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) In the process, the wheels drive the MGU.

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Audi Energy Storage Hybrid Diesel 304

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2013

EV is targeted to have a range of more than 100 km (62 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The MUTE vehicle features a specially designed torque-vectoring gear that gives the vehicle driving dynamics noticeably more agile than suggested by the 15kW drive power, according to TUM.). The Visio.M For the drive system, the Visio.M

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

—achieved with a Gumpert Apollo Sport, which is powered by a 515 kW (700 hp) Audi V8 gasoline engine. The Audi R8 e-tron accelerates from zero to 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 Its top speed is normally limited to 200 km/h (124 mph); 250 km/h (155 mph) was approved for the record-setting lap. kilometer (12.9-mile)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. The torque is available across a wide rpm range, resulting in smooth power delivery. Earlier post , earlier post.). i3 Concept.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

The vehicle is based on a lightweight Multimaterial Space Frame and is powered by a dual-mode plug-in hybrid drive based on a purpose-designed 1.5-liter The Multimaterial Space Frame of the compact Audi crosslane coupé comprises three materials: aluminum, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP).

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 273

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

An output of 1015 CV is delivered from the combined power of an entirely new combustion engine together with three electric motors, alongside a double-clutch gearbox that makes its debut on a 12-cylinder Lamborghini for the first time. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

liter naturally aspirated engine with three electric motors for total power of 669 kW/910 hp, enough for acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 3.0 s and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph), or up to 125 km/h (78 mph) under pure electric power. Asterion is based on a monocoque made entirely of carbon fiber.

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JUNE 2, 2021

Both are equipped with an electric all-wheel-drive system, with combined output of 385 kW/523 hp in the BMW iX xDrive50 (electric power consumption combined in the WLTP cycle: 23.0 – 19.8 kWh/100 km) and 240 kW/326 hp in the BMW iX xDrive40 (electric power consumption combined in the WLTP cycle: 22.5 – 19.4 kWh/100 km).

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BMW Carbon Fiber All-Electric Energy 418

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2021 Mirai is powered by the latest evolution of the brand’s advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) powertrain. A more powerful fuel cell system provides a more engaging driving experience than its predecessor. The Mirai provides excellent everyday driving performance, for example accelerating from 25 mph to 45 mph in 2.8

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

The vehicle weighs 950 kg (2,094 lb), has a power of 150 kW, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed limited to 200 km/h (124 mph). The necessary power comes from a lithium-ion battery with CERIO storage technology. Vehicles with less weight and high power have to be safe and sustainable on the road.

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Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber Electrical Electric 250

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DECEMBER 14, 2009

This unique AWD system launches the MOTION to 60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds with a top speed of more than 200 mph (322 km/h). The MOTION features extensive use of carbon fiber composite materials for its monocoque chassis and body.

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Carbon Fiber Motoring Motors Motor 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

The Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is designed and constructed as a real racing machine, starting with its full carbon fiber monocoque bodywork. In preliminary testing the NISMO RC produces 0 to 62 mph acceleration in 6.85 seconds and a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h). —Carlos Tavares, chairman, Nissan Americas.

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Nissan Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Electrical 261

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The power output remains constant over the duration of the race, so there is no thermally induced de-rating—a major advantage of the electric motors with direct oil cooling developed by Porsche. The continuous system power in race mode is 500 kW (680 PS). Top speed is more than 300 km/h (186 mph).

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Porsche Concept Cars Electrical 417

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2013

Audi will introduce the compact A3 Sportback g-tron—which can be powered by the CO 2 -neutral Audi e-gas, synthetic methane generated from eco-electricity in the Audi e-gas project ( earlier post )—at the end of the year. The e-gas fuel will be produced in the power-to-gas plant in Werlte, Germany. Click to enlarge.

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Gas Audi CO2 Gas-Electric 296

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

The e-tron powertrain delivers 515 kW (700 hp) of system power with 2.5 Power flows via a modified eight-speed tiptronic to the quattro drivetrain, which features a sport differential at the rear axle. Power flows via a modified eight-speed tiptronic to the quattro drivetrain, which features a sport differential at the rear axle.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.

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Alaska Fisker Carbon Fiber Convert 354

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2013

The EVE race car is powered by two 60 kW electric motors, one for each rear wheel. The racer can reach a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph); two lithium polymer batteries with a combined capacity of 8 kWh support a range of 22 km (13.7 EVE’s compact design is built on a tubular steel space frame housed within a carbon fiber body.

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Battery Batteries Carbon Fiber Italy 271

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

Both power units are in-house BMW Group developments and generate an aggregate system output of 260 kW (354 hp) and peak torque of 550 N·m (406 lb-ft). The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2011

The Opel HydroGen4 features a fuel cell stack comprising440 series-connected cells that produce the electrical output to power the synchronous electric motor. The 73kW/100hp engine unit delivers an acceleration rate of 0 to 100 km/h in twelve seconds with a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). kg of hydrogen.

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Hydrogen CO2 Carbon Fiber Gas-Electric 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

For the fifth season of the championship, ZF has developed an electric driveline for Venturi that includes an electric motor as well as newly developed transmission and power electronics. The Gen2 car has increased power output of 250 kW, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph).

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Monaco Carbon Fiber Electrical Electric 239

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

The AEGT all-electric GT racing car designed, built and tested in extreme conditions by Quimera, with technical supervision by Altran, features a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, and a powertrain delivering up to 700 bhp (522 kW). Top speed is 300 km/h (186 mph), with acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds.

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Vehicles Carbon Fiber Electrical Electric 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 The hybrid power unit.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The electric-powered show car has four wheels, combines elements of a racecar, a roadster, a fun car and a city car, and weighs just 480 kilograms (1,058.22 The outer skin of the show car is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); the occupant cell is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. mph) in 16.9

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Concept Audi Charging Carbon Fiber 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

TFSI that outputs 155 kW (211 hp) and an electric motor with 70 kW (95 hp) peak power. In addition, it can recover energy during deceleration, or it can boost output power for strong acceleration by combining the two drives. miles) on electric power. The A6 L e-tron features a parallel hybrid system combining a 2.0

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Turbo ecoFLEX delivers 110 kW (150 hp) with 210 N·m (155 lb-ft) of torque and reaches a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). The new Zafira Tourer 1.6 Click to enlarge.

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Gas Miles Range Carbon Fiber 236

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JUNE 22, 2015

Teijin Limited announced that carbon fiber sheet pre-impregnated with matrix resin, or prepreg, made by Toho Tenax Co., the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, is used in the lightweight body of a new 1.1 seconds, with 200 km/h (124 mph) coming in 5.4 seconds from a standstill.

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Carbon Fiber Croatia Singapore MPH 150

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Power flows through a modified eight-speed Tiptronic to the quattro powertrain, which features a sport differential on the rear axle. The Audi Sport quattro concept can cover up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) on electric power alone. In Sport mode, the operating strategy sets the drive system for maximum power and performance.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials. That will be enough to propel the BMW iX from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0 Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electrical 321

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JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

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JULY 22, 2020

The challenge was controlling the extreme levels of power provided by the seven motors. Power delivery can be split evenly between front and rear, or completely to one or the other. at 160 mph. The hood is made of organic composite fibers, a lightweight alternative to the carbon fiber that comprises the rest of the vehicle.

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Ford Motoring Motors Motor 243

Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2025

That first Renault 5 Turbo (and a later 5 Turbo 2 variant) were powered by a turbo-4 engine mounted in the middle of the car and powering the rear wheels, instead of the front-engine, front-wheel-drive configuration of the standard 5. seconds and on a top speed of 168 mph, Renault estimates.

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